The Basics of Your Camera. Should Have Worn the Strap.
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The Basics of Your Camera
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Should Have Worn the Strap
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Holding Your Camera
O A common mistake is holding the camera incorrectly. With your left hand gripping the underside of the lens, it is much easier to transition from portrait to landscape.
O Using a Canon is not endorsed by the instructor.
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Grasping the CameraO With your left hand under the lens,
use your right hand and grip the camera keeping your index finger near the shutter button.
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Your Arms and ElbowsO Keep them tucked-in tight to your
sideO Stability is criticalO If you shake, the camera shakes
which makes a blurry picture
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Getting to Know Your Camera
Nikon D40s and D3000s
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1.Power switch2.Shutter button3.Info button4.Exposure Comp.
5.Mode dial6.Command dial7.Self-timer/fn8.Flash
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1.Playback 2.MENU
button3.Zoom Out4.Zoom In
5.AE-L/AF-L6.OK button7.Multi
selector8.Delete
button
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O Power Switch- On/Off, if let on it will use the battery
O Shutter Button- Press Halfway down to focus (use icon in viewfinder to verify); After focusing, press down completing to initiate shutter.
O Info Button- Provides details of current camera settings including shutter, aperture, ISO and more.
O Exposure Compensation- Your camera automatically determines exposure, but this allows you to override the camera.
O Mode Dial- Used to select the preferred mode. Modes include auto, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, etc.
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O Command Dial- Used to select various options include shutter speed and aperture.
O Self Timer/FN-Allows user to select timer, remote and other options
O Flash- A manual method to override camera and turn on flash.
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A few more buttonsO A/M- Located on the side of your
lens, this button is used to indicate automatic or manual focus.
O Lens Removal- There is a black button that is used for removing your lens. We will rarely, if ever, use this button.